Bengal Kino Tree (Pterocarpus marsupium)
Scientific Name: Pterocarpus marsupium — Bengal Kino, Indian Kino.
Native Home: India, especially the Western Ghats and central Indian forests.
Height: 20–30 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades to over a century.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Strong hardwood used for furniture, construction, and carpentry.
Harvesting: Mature trees are harvested for timber and kino gum under applicable forestry regulations.
Age to Harvest: Commonly 30–50 years or longer for timber.
Products: Furniture, timber, natural kino resin, and traditional herbal products.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Kino resin has been used traditionally as an astringent and for tanning.
Global Spread: Native to India, with cultivation and trade linked to its timber and traditional products.
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